Software Support

What Is It?

AHS IT can provide support regarding software on AHS computers including new application installation requests, help with a specific application, or issues with Windows or MacOS.

Features

  • Install a New Application
  • Remove an Installed Application
  • Software Application Licensing
  • Software Application Troubleshooting
  • MacOS Troubleshooting
  • Windows Troubleshooting

Requirements

  • Computer Name
  • Computer Location
  • Software Information
  • License Information if Applicable

Self-Service Software Installation

The following applications can now be self-installed using company portal:

  • Adobe Acrobat (Webstore activation required)
  • Adobe Creative Cloud Apps (Webstore activation required)
  • Audacity
  • Avogadro
  • Blender
  • Cisco VPN
  • Cisco Jabber
  • Cisco Webex
  • Citrix Workspace
  • Endnote (Requires license key)
  • Globus Connect Personal
  • Grammarly 
  • IBM SPSS Statistics (Requires license key)
  • Jaws
  • Mendeley Reference Manager
  • Microsoft VsCode
  • Poll Everywhere
  • R
  • RStudio
  • Sublime Text
  • Tableau Desktop
  • Zotero

These applications can be installed from within the Company Portal app installed on all AHS managed devices. To begin a self-service installation, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Start menu and open Company Portal
  2. If prompted to choose a device category, select “AHS Devices” and choose Done
  3. Choose the Apps tab on the left to see all available self-service applications
  4. Choose an app from the list and select Install
  5. Keep in mind that some applications require a license to be purchased from the UIC webstore prior to use.

 

Who Is Eligible To Use It?

AHS students, faculty, or staff

Where Can I Get It?

Choose the "Request Software Support" button on this page.

How Do I Use It?

The following Knowledge Base articles may provide useful information:

How Much Does It Cost?

Software licensing costs vary. Contact your business manager for more information on licensing costs.

How Can I Get Support?

If you are experiencing a problem with this service, please contact the AHS-IT Helpdesk.